Seahawks Announce 2026 Offseason Program Dates

Team to begin voluntary workouts on April 20 ahead of mandatory minicamp in June

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:21pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting Seahawks players in various poses and perspectives, conveying the intensity and energy of their offseason training program.The Seahawks' offseason program lays the groundwork for their on-field success, with players buying into the team's training regimen and building chemistry.Seattle Today

The Seattle Seahawks have announced the dates for their 2026 offseason program, including the start of voluntary workouts on April 20 and a mandatory minicamp from June 9-11. The team will also hold several Organized Team Activity (OTA) sessions in May and June as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' offseason program is an important time for the team to get players back in the building, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming season. With nearly perfect attendance last year, the team credits the offseason program as a key factor in their Super Bowl LX victory.

The details

The Seahawks' offseason program will begin with voluntary workouts on April 20, followed by OTA sessions on May 26, May 28-29, June 1 and June 3-4. The program will wrap up with a mandatory minicamp from June 9-11. While the offseason program is voluntary, the Seahawks had excellent attendance last year, which head coach Mike Macdonald said was crucial to the team's success.

  • The Seahawks' offseason program will begin on April 20, 2026.
  • The team will hold OTA sessions on May 26, May 28-29, June 1 and June 3-4, 2026.
  • The mandatory minicamp will take place from June 9-11, 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

Head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who credited the team's offseason program as a key factor in their Super Bowl LX victory.

Ivan Lewis

Director of player performance and development for the Seattle Seahawks.

Danny Van Dijk

Head strength coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“We would not be here if the guys didn't buy-in the way they did and work the way they did in the offseason. And it's easier said than done. You can ask until your blue in the face for them to come to our offseason program. If you haven't built something out the way that (director of player performance and development) Ivan (Lewis) and (head strength coach) Danny (Van Dijk) and the rest of the guys built out, and our coaches create an environment where they feel like they can come in and get great work in and spend time with their teammates and actually improve as a player, if you're not doing those things to back it up, guys aren't going to want to come.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach

What’s next

The Seahawks will hold their mandatory minicamp from June 9-11, 2026, which will be the final event of their offseason program before training camp begins.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' offseason program is a critical part of their preparation for the upcoming season, as evidenced by their near-perfect attendance last year and the team's subsequent Super Bowl victory. By creating an environment where players feel they can improve and build chemistry, the Seahawks have demonstrated the value of a well-executed offseason program.